Human expertise
You get an experienced consultant who understands your needs, follows requirement changes and guides you through processes without audit stress.
External quality manager • SharePoint archive • audit readiness
Your external quality manager.
Leave standards and documentation to an expert while you focus on growing your business.
This hybrid support model combines an experienced expert who leads your system with a secure digital archive in Microsoft SharePoint, available when an inspection, buyer assessment or certification audit arrives.
System ready for review
Microsoft SharePoint archive 24/7
Monthly record review
Consultations online or onsite
Employee training
Internal audits
Presence during external audit
The problem we solve
Lack of expert staff no longer has to block the system.
We know how difficult it is to independently manage food safety systems, quality and other standards. Papers get lost, procedures become outdated, employees do not have time for documentation, while buyers, inspections and certification bodies become stricter.
That is why the external quality manager model is designed as an extended expert function of your company.
Record keeping by the agency remains the foundation, but it is connected with continuous support, digital archiving, record review, training and audit readiness.
Why this model
An expert who leads the system and a digital archive that keeps it under control.
Digital security
All documentation, procedures and records are organized in a secure Microsoft SharePoint archive, available 24/7 with controlled access.
Time and cost savings
You get the quality-manager function in the scope you actually need, without the burden of permanent internal engagement.
Operational advantage
Quality at a glance.
Instead of scattered files, binders and messages, the client gets a clear view of what is ready, what is expiring and where action is needed before a problem becomes urgent.
This is an operating model, not another folder.
AS Consulting leads the expert part, while SharePoint keeps order, versions and documentation availability.
AS Quality Control Room
Digital quality control room
Updated this month
Documentation
Up to dateProcedures, plans and records organized by standards
Deadlines and records
Under controlMonthly review of entries and obligations that are expiring
Corrective measures
In progressNonconformities, responsible people and deadlines in one place
Audit mode
ReadyKey evidence available for inspection, buyer assessment or certification body
Control flow
01
SharePoint archive
Documents and records have their place.
02
Monthly review
Review happens in a regular rhythm.
03
Action signal
Open items get priority.
04
Audit readiness
The team knows what to show during an audit.
Audit mode
When a review arrives, only valid versions, key records and evidence needed for the conversation with the auditor are pulled forward.
Long-term support in practice
Documentation, audits and standards that stay under control.
An external quality manager makes sense when cooperation does not stop at one document, but keeps certificates, records, processes and audit readiness under control for years.
POLIPAK DOO
Batočina
“The business cooperation between Polipak and AS Consulting has lasted for 11 years. During that time, we successfully overcame all challenges related to obtaining the certificates Polipak holds. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and FSSC 22000 were successfully implemented and defended at every audit. For FSSC 22000 we had a foreign auditor from Italy and defended the certificate without a single mistake. We continue our highly successful cooperation with great satisfaction.”
Života Cvetković
POLIPAK DOO
11 years of cooperationISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001FSSC 22000
Sedef Kragujevac
“A reliable partner through IFS implementation: clear support, improved processes, better organization and greater trust in the work system.”
Srđan Luković
Sedef Kragujevac
IFSProcess improvementOrganizationWork system
Two pillars of support
People and system work together.
The goal is not only for documentation to exist, but for it to be accurate, available and useful when it matters most.
01
Human factor
An experienced consultant leads the system, interprets standard requirements, follows regulatory changes and provides direct expert guidance.
- Monthly review of records and documentation
- Remote or onsite consultations, depending on the support model
- Preparation for audit, internal check and inspection
02
24/7 digital archive
A structured digital archive in the Microsoft SharePoint environment keeps plans, procedures and records up to date, available and easy to review.
- Documentation available from any device
- Clear organization for fast review during inspection
- Controlled access and read-only modes for sensitive files
Support packages
Choose the level of support according to the real scope of the system.
Packages are a framework for discussion: the difference is in support intensity, onsite presence, internal checks and level of delegation.
Foundation for safety and compliance
Standard support
Small producers, restaurants, craft businesses and retail facilities
For teams that need a stable HACCP or basic ISO model, organized documentation and monthly expert support without overloading the organization.
- Digital documentation archive in Microsoft SharePoint
- Monthly review of entered records
- 1 day per month of remote consultations (up to 4 hours) or onsite-work option
- Basic compliance security and operational support
Support model: remote work or onsite work, with a price difference.
Schedule a conversationFor growth and export readiness
Advanced support
Medium-sized production companies and exporters
For companies working with more demanding standards that want proactive support, a clearer system and stronger audit readiness.
- Everything included in Standard support
- Onsite consultations 1 day per month
- Annual internal checks
- Preparation for external audits and stronger operational control
Recommended model for companies moving from basic compliance to more demanding standards.
Schedule a conversationYour dedicated external quality manager
Partner support
Large systems, multiple locations and companies that want full delegation
For organizations that need continuous availability of an expert, regular onsite work and complete quality management as an extended internal function.
- Continuous consultant availability as an external quality function
- Monthly onsite internal audits or audits as needed
- Presence during external audits
- Food safety culture development, analytics and reporting
The deepest level of support, with physical presence and food safety culture development.
Schedule a conversationComparison view
What is included in each package.
This overview helps make the difference between standard, advanced and partner support immediately clear.
| Support element | Standard | Advanced | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target group | Producers, craft businesses, restaurants | Medium-sized companies and exporters | Large systems and multiple locations |
| Digital archive in Microsoft SharePoint | Included | Included | Included |
| Monthly review of entered records | Included | Included | Included |
| Monthly remote consultations | Up to 4 hours | Up to 4 hours | As needed by the client |
| Onsite internal audits | Not included | Annual | Monthly / as needed |
| Preparation for external audits | Not included | Included remotely | Included with physical presence |
| Employee training | Not included | Included remotely | Included in the company |
| Food safety culture development | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Advanced analytics and reporting | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Support during external audit | Not included | Not included | Included with physical presence |
Scope of support
All key services connected into one operating quality system.
The external quality manager does not replace existing services. It connects documentation, audits, training, declarations and compliance into a clear monthly rhythm.
Record keeping by the agency
Creation, updating and management of HACCP, ISO and supporting documentation, with record and version control.
Audit and pre-audit preparation
Simulation of real questions, system review and final corrections before audit day.
Internal checks and internal audits
Structured detection of weak points before they are found by buyers, a certification body or inspection.
Employee training
Remote or onsite training that helps standards live beyond documentation.
Creation and verification of declarations
Support for food products with focus on regulations, accuracy and declaration compliance.
Conformity with standards and regulations
Gap analysis and a clear plan for bringing the system to the required level of conformity.
Who it is for
From HACCP basics to large systems with multiple locations.
Restaurants and craft businesses
When a clear HACCP system, organized records and confidence before inspection or control are needed.
Small and medium-sized producers
When there is not enough internal capacity for one person to manage documentation, training, corrective measures and audit preparation.
Exporters and demanding standards
When basic compliance is no longer enough and the system must support IFS, BRC, FSSC or similar requirements.
Large systems and multiple locations
When continuous quality coordination, location review, monthly control rhythm and an extended expert function are needed.
How we start
From diagnosis to monthly rhythm.
01
Initial diagnosis
We review the current system, documentation, records, responsibilities and audit risks, then define the real scope of support.
02
SharePoint archive setup
We structure the digital archive so documents, procedures, plans and records have a clear place and access rules.
03
Monthly operating rhythm
We establish a rhythm for record review, consultations, internal checks, corrective measures and preparation for upcoming audits.
Standards and areas
Support for requirements that are actually checked.
Food safety
HACCPISO 22000FSSC 22000IFSBRC
Quality and environment
ISO 9001ISO 14001Process improvement
Occupational safety and responsibility
ISO 45001Supplier requirementsLegal compliance
Frequently asked questions
Important things before the conversation.
Is documentation secure in Microsoft SharePoint?
Yes. Access is configured in a controlled way: documentation can be viewed only by approved people, with read-only modes when key procedures need to be protected.
What happens if an unannounced inspection arrives?
The system is set up so documentation, records, plans and the latest valid versions are organized and quickly available, instead of being searched through binders and old files.
Does this replace record keeping by the agency?
No. Record keeping by the agency remains the foundation of the service. The new model only raises it to a higher level through continuous expert support, a digital archive and clear cooperation packages.
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External quality manager
Do not let paperwork slow down your business.
Engage an external quality manager and set up a system that is clear, up to date and ready for review.